Slacker

Slacker Radio, an Internet music service that has been around for a while but that arguably isn't as well known as Spotify and Pandora, has pushed out an update for its Android app and with it comes Android Auto support. This is an important update for the service, as it now trumps many of it competitors in supporting the platform and as a result becomes a bit more attractive -- at least for those who have taken to using Android in their car.

Back in February, Slacker Radio was given a massive design overhaul, with the older clunky interface being replaced with a white, easier-to-navigate alternative. That change was accompanied by the addition of new features, as well, all with the goal of helping the service compete with the likes of Pandora and other similar offerings. Now the numbers are in, and it turns out the redesign did more than expected.

We knew it would be coming, and now it looks like it's finally here. Slacker Radio has completely overhauled its service by introducing a completely new design and tacking on some new features. This time around, Slacker is looking to catch up in the music-streaming market by taking on Pandora and Spotify for the internet radio crown.

Slacker Radio hasn't done too much the past few years. While they've definitely been spreading their service to different devices and platforms, like the Roku streaming media player, and just recently Chrysler's UConnect at CES 2013, the service hasn't been making waves like its competitors, Spotify, Pandora, Rdio, etc. However, we've been told that Slacker Radio will be holding an event sometime in the near future to reveal a complete overhaul of the service.

If you have a Roku streaming media player in your home and are a music fan, a new feature has been added that you'll appreciate. Slacker Radio has announced that its streaming music service is now available on the Roku line of media players. The streaming music service is available in the US and Canada and includes all the features the streaming service has to offer.